First Things THRST

@georgearmstrong2489 is a British bodybuilder and the founder of Physique Academy, a personal training platform dedicated to helping men achieve their best selves. The Armstrong Athlete has been recognised as one of the most “comprehensive” programs on the market, owing to its personalised 1-2-1 approach to training and nutrition. Following the loss of his younger brother, George has made it his mission to emphasise the importance of mental health and has added in-house specialists to provide therapy and support to all clients. In this episode, George shares industry secrets into building a successful coaching business, talks about the importance of mental health and opens up about the obstacles hurdled throughout his journey to entrepreneurship. 0:00 Introduction 1:43 The issues with online training and pushing yourself to the limit 4:00 Finding discipline with nutrition and training 6:45 The beginnings and growth of George’s career in personal training 9:00 Developing your social skills and overcoming shyness 12:55 How George scaled his 1-1 coaching and built Physique Academy 21:35 The future of Physique Academy and the mental / physical benefits of staying in shape 23:30 Motivation, consistency and developing a passion for training 28:40 Why you should train in the morning 30:30 Developing a leader mindset and the influence of a personal trainer 34:44 George’s ethos as CEO of Physique Academy and the reason Mike stepped down from coaching 39:35 “Service is everything” 41:24 Alcohol is slowing you down 45:40 Stop making excuses and finding the perfect balance 48:52 Pride and the importance of training with a “savage” 56:10 Dealing with loss and grief: George’s loss of his brother 1:08:56 Speak out and open up about your problems. 1:19:40 George’s goal and outgrowing your circle 1:24:30 Dating, relationships and dealing with attention 1:30:20 Becoming the character, living in Ibiza and travelling 1:36:08 Live your life » Follow George « Youtube: @georgemarms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgearmstrong/?hl=en Physique Academy: https://physiqueacademy.co.uk/ » Follow Me « YouTube: @MikeThurston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mike_thurston THRST: https://thrstofficial.com/ Listen to First Things THRST: https://bit.ly/3JQWR1u

Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming my old friend @ChrisWillx to our discussion. Chris is not only an entrepreneur but also a well-known YouTuber and host of the high regarded Modern Wisdom podcast. He has established himself as an important contributor to discussions surrounding self-improvement and fitness, owing to his critical thinking and innovative ideas on challenging health and social issues. In this episode, Chris shares insights into his journey to entrepreneurship; his methods for better mental and physical health and the valuable lessons learnt from his conversations with Joe Rogan, David Goggins and Jordan Peterson. 0:00 Introduction 1:40 Chris and Mike reflect on their university experiences together 4:35 The desire for status: Chris’s journey to entrepreneurship post university 7:55 Giving up Voodoo, the nightclub promotion 10:20 The beginnings of the Modern Wisdom Podcast 13:52 “Think like an athlete” and the benefit of having a single ordinating principle 19:00 Becoming a successful and well-rounded podcaster 22:04 Featuring on the Joe Rogan podcast 26:35 Leveraging AI and technology to increase wealth 29:00 Future guests for Modern Wisdom and attracting high status features 34:00 Experiencing regret, facing backlash and Chris’s favourite topics for discussion 39:25 Desire, what do you “want to want?” 48:44 Understanding potential and building towards your goals 51:23 The region beta paradox 57:20 Chris’s experience on writing a book 1:02:25 Current lovelife 1:02:35 Chris’s go-to supplements and life hacks for better health 1:13:31 500 days without caffeine and the negative effects of stimulants and pre-workouts 1:21:44 Monk mode and levels of self-development between males and females 1:28:37 The golden years, chasing your goals and being present in the now 1:35:37 “Man up”, the importance of speaking out 1:43:40 Living in Austin and modelling for dark romance novels 1:50:06 What’s next for Chris Williamson? 1:53:50 Ending » Follow Chris « YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWillx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx/ Website: https://chriswillx.com/ » Follow Me « YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeThurston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mike_thurston Thrst: https://thrstofficial.com/ Listen to First Things THRST: https://bit.ly/3JQWR1u

Luke Barnatt is an entrepreneurial MMA fighter who has competed to the highest level in promotions such as the UFC and ACB. His career as a successful fighter was suddenly derailed when he suffered a 21 second knockout, causing Luke to doubt himself and question his passion for the sport. Little did he know, this incident would eventually become the catalyst for his current accomplishments as a successful investor; war room member and private mentor for millionaires across the globe. Join me for the next two hours as we learn more about Luke’s journey to the UFC and beyond. 0:00 Introduction 01:03 Luke’s experience as a doorman in the UK 07:20 How alterations start in clubs (women & alcohol) 10:30 The humble beginnings of Luke’s fighting career 17:48 Qualifying for the UFC and starring in The Ultimate Fighter show 21:40 The importance of charisma, hype and Luke’s respect for Dana White 25:07 The real Jon Jones and Luke’s experience with Chael Sonnen 29:26 The greatest UFC fighters of all time? 30:40 The fight that changed Luke’s life forever (knocked out in 20 seconds) 39:35 How Andrew Tate helped Luke to begin monetising his skill set and become successful outside of fighting 45:30 Developing the hustler mindset 53:22 Improving your health and relationships 59:47 The best life lessons for young men 1:04:22 The current situation with the Tate Brother’s imprisonment 1:07:25 Luke’s advice for dealing with stress 1:11:23 Beating procrastination and becoming highly successful 1:18:05 Finding purpose and building value 1:23:52 Starting a family and Luke’s relationship with his father 1:31:54 The husband and wife dynamic 1:35:45 Maintaining a healthy relationship 1:41:16 Divorce 1:43:22 Levelling up as a young man 1:51:15 Living in Marbella 1:54:02 The next steps 1:56:28 Ending » Follow Luke Barnatt « Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukebarnatt/ Website: https://beacons.ai/lukebarnattpro » Follow Me « YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeThurston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mike_thurston THRST: https://thrstofficial.com/

Today, I am joined by one of the most prevalent names in the professional gaming industry. Carlos Rodriguez is the mastermind behind G2, an esports organisation that dominates the competitive gaming scene.While Carlos still holds shares in the club, he was forced to step down as CEO following widespread backlash after being seen partying with the Tate Brothers. From building a global empire to “losing everything and hitting rock bottom”, join us for the next hour to learn more about Carlos’s journey to success. 0:00 Introduction 0:35 The importance of brotherhood 3:32 Carlos’s talent and passion for gaming 10:22 The all-or-nothing mindset 13:08 Becoming a leader and improving your circle for success 19:30 Pursuing a career in professional gaming developing reputation 22:30 How Carlos setup G2, the “third most watched organisation in the world” 30:56 What constitutes a good gamer and the importance of coaching 36:46 How much do professional gamers earn? 39:52 The challenges with Esports and Carlos’s beef with team Santinos 43:20 How a night out with Andrew Tate led to Carlos losing his company and the biggest lessons learnt 55:05 The next steps and building the foundations of a business 1:00:51 “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” 1:01:34 Property, interior design and masculinity 1:08:50 Raising children and Carlos’s parents shaping the man he is today 1:14:04 More money, more problems? 1:20:14 Search for your brotherhood 1:22:30 Ending » Follow Carlos Rodriguez « Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceloteworld/ Twitter: shorturl.at/dkmox » Follow Me « YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeThurston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mike_thurston THRST: https://thrstofficial.com/